Child Development Resources
Child Development Resources of Ventura County, Inc. (CDR) is committed to enriching and strengthening the lives of children and their families in Ventura County through quality children's programs. CDR actively seeks to develop, secure and promote a variety of programs and resources to serve the needs of children, families and the community. CDR invests its resources, in corporation with parents and the community, to make for children a better today upon which they can build a fuller future.
http://www.cdrofvtaco.org 

County of Ventura 
For a complete listing and access to Ventura County Agencies and Departments: http://www.ventura.org

CalWORKS (California Work Opportunities and Responsibilities to Kids)
Through the county's CalWORKs program, a team of employment specialists and counselors can help parents develop and achieve their goals to obtain and keep a job, advance their career and find quality childcare that matches their work schedule. They will help parents review their job skills and develop a training and employment action plan to find the job that suits their skills and interests.
http://portal.countyofventura.org/portal/page?_pageid=884,1129465&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

WorkLife Program (County of Ventura)
County employees are eligible for discounts at a number of childcare centers and preschools around the County. The Preschool/Childcare Discount Program booklet for 2006-2007 lists preschools and childcare centers offering discounts to County employees.
http://portal.countyofventura.org/portal/page?_pageid=825,1101150&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Children First Ventura County
The Children First Ventura County provides developmental screening, PHN case management, and health education services to children 0-5 years of age, their families and caregivers. Services are provided by Health Educators and Public Health Nurses in the Neighborhood for Learning (NfL) communities.  For more information please contact them at 805-654-7618 or: http://www.vchca.org/dos/Program.asp?ProgID=181

Ventura County Public Health/Maternal Child Adolescent Health
The Maternal Child Adolescent Health (MCAH) Program assesses the needs of women, infants, children and adolescents, and coordinates and plans programs & services for this population: http://www.vchca.org/ph/nursing/mch/index.htm

Ventura County Office of Education
Ventura County encompasses 20 school districts, 3 community colleges, and a four year university that opened its doors for students in the Fall of 1999. Our K-12 public school population approaches an enrollment of 130,000 with educational opportunities as diverse as the districts we serve. The Ventura County Office of Education provides quality services and support for life-long learning opportunities. 
http://www.vcoe.org/

Children and Families First Commission of Ventura County
First 5 Ventura County
First 5 Ventura County provides, on a community-by-community basis, all children prenatal to five years of age with a comprehensive, integrated system of early childhood development services. These services enhance the emotional, physical and intellectual foundation for every child to enter school ready to learn and develop the potential to become productive, well-adjusted members of society. http://first5ventura.org/

Children's Home Society
The mission of CHS is to reach out to children and families at risk with a range of services to ensure every child the opportunity to develop within a safe, healthy, and secure environment.  Child Care and Development Services are available to assist low-income parents in achieving self-sufficiency, to promote quality child care by providing resources and training to child care providers, and to provide education and resources to parents
http://www.chs-ca.org/index2.html